I was his favorite niece, because he told me so! Of course he told me that when the other nieces weren't around! If truth be known, since only had sons, all the nieces were probably his favorite! Uncle Richard had an unforgettable smile and most tender heart. Soft spoken and gentle and always willing to look at the negative in a more positive way. He always had a twinkle in his eye when he was around Aunt Neta, so you just knew that the love he had for her was great. He will be missed not just by me but by the entire Allen Family. May our Great and Wonderful God comfort my Aunt, Brian, and Ricci during this time and help them to understand that death is not the end but just the beginning and that even though we don't always understand God's purpose for what happens here on earth, in time we will. Draw strength by the legacy he left behind for us... Posted by Sheryl Riley - Unionville, MO - niece May 30, 2012